Family-Centric Anti-Trafficking Work

A group of siblings arrived at the Round Home in the Philippines, all victims of trafficking, each with distinct needs. When other agencies determined they had capacity for only one, a question emerged: If we know family separations are traumatizing, why must we separate these siblings for them to get the help and care that they need?

We were able to keep them together.

Many children have been brought to the Round Home after being exploited by their parents or other family members, the people who were supposed to protect and care for them. For this reason, it is even more important for these siblings to remain together. To heal together.

At Love146, this belief runs through everything we do. Keeping families together when it is safe to do so is something we advocate for across our work. In the United States, most young people receiving care in our Survivor Care Program are still living with their parents or caregivers when they’re referred to us — which is why our approach extends to supporting the whole family, helping caregivers understand what their child has experienced and what recovery can look like. We’ve seen this work. A parent recently texted our team: “I know we’re in good hands, and I’m thankful every time you come to our home.”

From the Philippines to the United States, your gift supports the trauma-informed, family-centered care that children and families need after this kind of harm.

Thank you for being part of this work,

This is not an uncommon situation. Nearly half of the children who have come through The Round Home’s doors have arrived alongside a brother, a sister, a family member… still bound to each other through love. We believe that this bond is an important part of their healing.